01 Why Permit.Land
Why landowners are making the switch:
| Permit.Land | Traditional Firms | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Fixed fees, published upfront. No surprises. | Open-ended hourly billing, where you find out the cost after the fact |
| Speed | Work begins within hours | Weeks to start, months to deliver |
| Communication | Private Slack, Teams (or email) with your senior planner | Endless email chains and follow-ups |
| Coverage | All of Ontario | GTA or single municipality |
02 Who We Are
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03 How It Works
Enter your address and what you want to build. We will assess what applications are needed and respond within 24 hours.
No hourly estimates. No open-ended retainers. A clear scope and a fixed price before any work begins.
AI-assisted research and drafting. Everything is reviewed and signed off by a Registered Professional Planner. Updates delivered to your Slack, Teams, or email.
04 Services
Four-test analysis under the Planning Act. Committee of Adjustment materials and hearing attendance included.
Learn more → Core ApplicationLand division applications from initial filing through to final consent conditions.
Learn more → Core ApplicationFull rezoning with Planning Justification Report and draft by-law.
Learn more → Core ApplicationPolicy-level land use change with Planning Justification Report.
Learn more → Core ApplicationCoordinated policy and zoning amendment run as a single application.
Learn more → Core ApplicationSite-level design and technical review coordination through to approval.
Learn more → Core ApplicationNew lot creation with Planning Justification Report and draft plan conditions.
Learn more → Core ApplicationCondominium registration planning through to draft plan conditions.
Learn more → Core ApplicationTenant protection strategy and replacement plan under Chapter 667 and Section 111.
Learn more → Core ApplicationLot division for properties within registered plans of subdivision.
Learn more → Core ApplicationRemoval of the (H) provision once its conditions are satisfied.
Learn more → Pre-ApplicationDevelopment potential memo before you commit. Zoning, policy, constraints and go or no-go advice.
Learn more → Pre-ApplicationPre-application consultation with municipal planning staff, prepared and attended.
Learn more → Pre-ApplicationWritten planning opinion confirming permitted uses and development standards.
Learn more → Pre-ApplicationWritten opinion on whether an existing use has protected rights under Section 34(9).
Learn more → Pre-ApplicationAffordable housing obligation assessment and strategy for applicable sites.
Learn more → Pre-ApplicationIndependent review of another planner's report, opinion or expert evidence.
Learn more → Pre-ApplicationAn honest read on whether a Minister's Zoning Order is realistic for your site.
Learn more → Pre-ApplicationWatching the policy changes and applications that affect land you already own.
Learn more → OtherChapter 918 licence or minor variance, curb cut and Urban Forestry coordination.
Learn more → OtherCity of Toronto private tree removal permit, application through to decision.
Learn more → OtherRelief from a municipal sign by-law, which is separate from zoning.
Learn more → OtherPermit coordination for properties within conservation authority regulated areas.
Learn more → OtherCommunity Benefits Charge strategy and negotiation with the municipality.
Learn more → OtherAppeals and representation before the Ontario Land Tribunal.
Learn more → OtherIndependent planning evidence and testimony for Tribunal proceedings.
Learn more → OtherCoordinating the consultant team and municipal liaison on your behalf.
Learn more →05 FAQ
Tell us your address and what you want to build. We will tell you what applications you need and what it will cost.
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